Director:

Becky Helf
 
What year did you start at the HRG-UCLCC? 2011
 
Educational Qualifications: B.S. Early Childhood Education  Minors in Psychology and Human Development Family Studies

 

 

Teachers:  

          Starlight Room (6 weeks to 2 years old)

Kari Stetler

What year did you start teaching at HRG-UCLCC? 1999

Educational Qualifications: Associates degree in Early Childhood Education 

What do you love most about teaching? There are many things I love about teaching. One of my favorites is the thrill of watching the children experience an “a-ha” moment. I love to watch them grow & experience new things. I also cherish the relationships made with the children & their families.
 
 
 

Karey Bayba

What year did you start teaching at HRG-UCLCC? 2001

Educational Qualifications: B.S. Elementary Education
 
What do you love most about teaching? There are many great challneges with many many precious rewards. I love the children’s smiles & hugs, their curiousity, & the look of wonder when they discover something new. It is gratifying & satisfying to be a part of a child’s growth while in a nurturing environment

 

 

 Bunny Room (2 year olds)

 Rachel Hansard

What year did you start teaching at HRG-UCLCC? 2011_

Educational Qualifications: B.S. Elemenatry Education Minors Early Childhood, Fine Art, Social Studies.
 
What do you love most about teaching? I love getting to know each child & their individual personalities.  I also love seeing how much they progress over the year and being a
part of that.

 

Erin Thompson

What year did you start teaching at HRG-UCLCC? 2011

Educational Qualifications: B.S. Elemenatry Education
Indiana teaching license grades 1st – 6th
 
What do you love most about teaching? It brings me a lot of joy to see kids learning and having fun doing it.  I could not imagine myself doing anything else, but teaching.  It is my passion!

 

 Playhouse Room (3 year olds)

Alicia Utke

What year did you start teaching at HRG-UCLCC? 2008

Educational Qualifications: B.S Family Life Education Minor in Psychology
 
What do you love most about teaching? I enjoy creating a nurturing environment where children can be challenged yet successful. I love my job because I get to dance, sing, read and be silly. I enjoy how we captivate each other’s attention.

  

 

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Francesca "Frankie" Sengel

                              
What year did you start teaching at HRG-UCLCC? 2012
 
Educational Qualifications: B.A. Psychology
 
What do you love most about teaching? I love the way that children experince life.  I love listening to their ideas.  I value the way they see the world through new eyes, alwasy providing a unique perspective.

 

Rainbow Room (4 year olds and 4 year old kindergarten)

 

                                  Jacque Gerritsen

                                  What year did you start teaching at HRG-UCLCC? 2012

                                  Educational Qualifications:
 
                                  What do you love most about teaching?